ZIP Code 12138 - Petersburg New York
Overview
ZIP Code 12138 is located in Petersburg New York. Portions of 12138 are also in Petersburgh and Berlin and Grafton and Poestenkill (town) and Hoosick and Stephentown. 12138 is entirely within Rensselaer County. Regionally, 12138 is located in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Area.
ZIP Code 12138 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Petersburg |
| Primary County | Rensselaer County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,922 |
| Area Code(s) | 518 / 838 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 12138 Map
12138 Demographics
12138 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New York based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 12138 is White. The current unemployment level in 12138 is 4.4%.
| Population | 2,922 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.29% |
| Population Density | 35 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,288 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $66,974 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $412,520 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.1% |
12138 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,759 | 94.1% |
| Black | 17 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 4.88% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
12138 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 260 | 12.13% |
| Bachelor Degree | 166 | 7.75% |
| High School Diploma | 809 | 37.75% |
| No High School Diploma | 24 | 1.12% |
| GED or Alternate | 84 | 3.92% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 306 | 14.28% |
| Associates Degree | 319 | 14.89% |
| Masters Degree | 131 | 6.11% |
| Professional Degree | 12 | 0.56% |
| Doctorate Degree | 32 | 1.49% |
12138 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.74702835, -73.36759949 |
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| Region | Albany-Schenectady-Troy Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 83 Square Miles |
12138 Schools
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12138 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 58a - Taconic Mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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